Passage of 2007
Wisconsin Act 104 Requires AED Training for New Applicants
& Renewal
of Certification
The passage of 2007
Wisconsin Act 104 amends ch. 460, Stats., Massage Therapy &
Bodywork. The effect of the Act requires the Department of Regulation
and Licensing to amend administrative rules for certification as a
massage therapist or bodyworker as well as change the requirements
for renewal of certification.
Therefore, as of September
1, 2008:
Applicants for massage therapy
or bodyworker certification are required to be proficient in the use
of automated external defibrillators (AED's). To qualify, applicants
must complete a CPR/AED certification program approved by the Wisconsin
Department of Health Services
(DHS). Qualifying AED training is offered only as a component of DHS
approved CPR certification programs.
Renewal of your massage therapy
or bodyworker certification requires current AED training through
the completion of a DHS approved CPR/AED certification program approved
by the DHS. Qualifying AED training is offered only as a component
of DHS approved CPR certification programs.
DHS approved providers of CPR/AED
Certification required for initial certification and renewal may be
found at: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems/License_certification/CPR.htm
.
